BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL
About this course
BA (Hons) in English Language, Linguistics and TESOL, an English Language and Linguistics degree centred on the structure, meaning, and pedagogy of human communication. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can access a dedicated linguistics laboratory for data analysis and take part in a structured ten-day work placement. The first year introduces foundational subjects through compulsory modules such as Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism, Semantics and Pragmatics, Key Concepts for TESOL, Descriptive Grammar of English, The Sounds of Language, and Introduction to British Sign Language. The second year continues with core studies including Second Language Acquisition and TESOL and Language at Work, alongside optional modules covering topics such as Phonetics and Phonology, World Englishes, Language, Gender and Sexuality, Analysing Media Discourse, Forensic Linguistics, Children's Literacy Development, and Psycholinguistics. The final year focuses on advanced professional and research skills through compulsory modules like Lesson and Materials Design for TESOL, Reflections on Linguistics in Education, and the independent Dissertation. Optional choices in the final year include Attitudes to Language, Child Language Acquisition, English Accents and Dialects, Language, Identities and Cultures, and Communication Disorder and Difference.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 104 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language.
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What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 20%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism
- Semantics and Pragmatics
- Key Concepts for TESOL
- Descriptive Grammar of English
- The Sounds of Language
- Introduction to British Sign Language
- Second Language Acquisition and TESOL
- Phonetics and Phonology
- World Englishes
- Language, Gender and Sexuality
- Analysing Media Discourse
- Language at Work
- Forensic Linguistics
- Children's Literacy Development
- Psycholinguistics
- Lesson and Materials Design for TESOL
- Attitudes to Language
- Child Language Acquisition
- English Accents and Dialects
- Language, Identities and Cultures
- Communication Disorder and Difference
- Reflections on Linguistics in Education
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for English language.
What do graduates of BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.